Introduced in 1954 for use by the Czech Army as a sniper rifle, the Vz54 saw limited use before being phased out in favor of the Dragunov SVD. Primarily a descendant of the Mosin-Nagant line of rifles, the 54 also shows some features more associated with the Mauser 98 line of rifles, particularly the use of locking screws for the receiver and trigger assembly, to prevent the main screws from backing out under recoil and introducing undesirable play into the system. Hooded post front and tangent rear sights, with the latter graduated to 1,200 meters (50 meter increments up to 700 meters), with an angled dovetail scope rail installed on the left side of the receiver. The receiver is marked "she/56", and both the receiver and barrel are marked with Czech "lion" proofs and ".3195.92.The bolt is factory turned and lengthened, with the head slotted to double as a wrench for the scope bolts. The scope itself is fixed power with integral windage/elevation knobs, marked "yal/2,5x6(degree)P" on top, with leather end caps. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, with a canvas sling.

Very fine, with 90% plus arsenal refurbished blue/black finish, showing some minor dings and spots on the barrel and light handling marks overall. The magazine floorplate has been restamped to match the receiver. The stock is also very fine, with a few light dings and scratches. The optics are a bit hazy but generally in good order. Mechanically excellent.